What are triglycerides?

Triglycerides and cholesterol are both lipids, but triglycerides are fats that come from the foods we eat, cholesterol is not.1

If you continually take in more calories than your body burns, you could experience high triglycerides.2

How do you know if you have high triglycerides?

The recommended way to find out if you have high triglycerides is through a blood test called a lipoprotein profile. Working with your doctor by taking a simple blood test can help you determine if your triglycerides are high.1

Why do high triglycerides matter?

Increased risk of heart disease3

Increased risk of acute inflammation of the pancreas3

Increased risk of metabolic syndrome3

What factors contribute to high triglycerides?

Consuming more calories(especially from carbohydrates and fats) than your body needs2

Some medications(such as beta blockers, birth control pills, diuretics, or steroids) may have a side effect of elevated triglycerides2

Medical conditions(such as poorly controlled diabetes, thyroid function problems, and liver or kidney disease) could lead to elevated triglycerides1,2

Some (rare) genetic conditionsmay lead to high triglyceride levels2

How do you control triglycerides?

Triglyceride levels may be controlled through lifestyle changes. If your doctor feels that lifestyle changes haven’t made enough of a difference, he/she might prescribe medication.3

Eat right

Avoid sugary and refined foods, especially those made with white flour2

Cut calorie intake

Learn which fats are better for you—monounsaturated fat found in olive and canola oil is better for you than saturated fat in meat2

Consider more fish (like salmon and mackerel) that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to contribute to heart health2

Move more

Start exercising2

Lose excess weight—even 5 or 10 pounds can help2

Don ’t forget

Limit your alcohol intake because alcohol is full of sugar and calories2

USES AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Uses for TriCor® (fenofibrate) Tablets4

TriCor should only be used when other measures, such as diet and exercise, have not been enough.

TriCor is a prescription medicine used along with diet in adults to lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and to increase HDL (good) cholesterol.

TriCor is also used along with diet in adults to lower severely high triglycerides. Improving blood sugar control in certain people with diabetes may prevent the need for cholesterol drug therapy.

TriCor was not shown to reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Important Safety Information for TriCor4

TriCor should not be taken by people with liver, gallbladder, or severe kidney disease; nursing mothers; or those allergic to any product ingredient.

TriCor has not been shown to lower your risk of having heart problems or a stroke.

TriCor can cause muscle problems. Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness may be a sign of a serious but rare muscle problem and should be reported to your healthcare provider right away. The risk of a serious muscle problem may be higher when Tricor is given with statins. If you take a statin tell your healthcare provider.

TriCor can cause liver problems. Blood tests are needed before and during treatment with TriCor to check for liver problems.

Some people require blood tests to check for kidney problems while taking TriCor.

TriCor may cause inflammation (swelling) of the gallbladder or pancreas. Contact your healthcare provider if you experience abdominal pain, nausea, or vomiting.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including all prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

If you cannot afford your medication, contact www.pparx.org for assistance.

*Eligibility: Available to patients with commercial prescription insurance coverage for TriCor who meet eligibility criteria. Copay assistance program is not available to patients receiving prescription reimbursement under any federal, state, or government-funded insurance programs (for example, Medicare [including Part D], Medicare Advantage, Medigap, Medicaid, TRICARE, Department of Defense, or Veterans Affairs programs) or where prohibited by law or by the patient’s health insurance provider. If at any time a patient begins receiving prescription drug coverage under any such federal, state, or government-funded healthcare program, patient will no longer be able to use the TriCor Savings Card and patient must call Customer Service at 844.415.0681 to stop participation. Patients residing in or receiving treatment in certain states may not be eligible. Patients may not seek reimbursement for value received from the TriCor Savings Card from any third-party payers. Offer subject to change or discontinuance without notice. Restrictions, including monthly maximums, may apply. This is not health insurance. Please see full Terms and Conditions.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Pharmacist Instructions

Submit the copay card authorized for all commercially insured patients by the patient’s primary insurance as a secondary transaction to Customer Service.

When you use this card, you are confirming that you have not submitted and will not submit a claim for this prescription for reimbursement under any federal, state or government-funded healthcare program, such as Medicare (including Part D), Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, Medigap, Veterans Affairs, the Department of Defense or TRICARE.

Pharmacists with questions please call Customer Service at 844.415.0681.

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USES AND IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Uses for TriCor® (fenofibrate) Tablets4

TriCor should only be used when other measures, such as diet and exercise, have not been enough.

TriCor is a prescription medicine used along with diet in adults to lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol, and to increase HDL (good) cholesterol.

TriCor is also used along with diet in adults to lower severely high triglycerides. Improving blood sugar control in certain people with diabetes may prevent the need for cholesterol drug therapy.

TriCor was not shown to reduce the risk of having heart problems in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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